Billy J. Williams

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Copperas Springs Cemetery
Hwy 25
Guy, AR  72061
Thursday, May 5, 2016
10:00am
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Copperas Springs Cemetery
Hwy 25
Guy, AR  72061
I served in the Army.
Billy J. WilliamsI am a Veteran.

of Greenbrier, AR

February 1, 1929 - May 2, 2016

Billy J. Williams, 87, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 2, 2016. He was born February 1, 1929 in Corsicana, TX to the late Floyd and Lucille M. (Brown) Williams. Billy was also preceded in death by his son, Dan Williams.

Billy was a member of the Copperas Springs Baptist Church and a retired veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded several medals and commendations including, the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Aviator Badge, SR Army Aviator Badge, WWII Victory Medal, Army Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 14 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, 4 O/S Bars, Master Army Aviator Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Billy was also a farmer who raised cattle and registered quarter horses, and loved restoring Volkswagens. He also enjoyed the outdoors fishing and hunting and he always plowed a garden the size that his wife could always work. Most of all Billy enjoyed his grandchildren's activities and was their number one fan.

Billy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christa Williams, daughter, Diana Watkins and husband Mitchell of Guy, grandson, Gunner Williams, and granddaughter, Kinsey Watkins.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday May 5th at Copperas Springs Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Burdin officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Alexander, Ricky Wiedower, Joey Glover, and Roy Jones.

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Tracy McGarrity
Conway, AR
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Diana and family, Sending our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Thinking of you and the entire family as you grieve. From your CNSM friends at UCA.

NanaKay Thorn
Enola, AR
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Chris, Diana and family,,,,so sorry about Billy, he was always a very special person to me and always a man of his word...he will truly be missed, he alway had a little smile for everyone...

Floyd, Kelley,Kolt,& Chase Weatherley
Greenbrier,
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Diane,
We are so sorry for your loss! May God be with u an your family! I've set an watched your Daddy on the sidelines watch that beautiful Grand Daughter show an how happy an proud Kins made him! Y'all had a great life with him! An he left y'all with wonderful memories hang onto those an keep God close to ya love y'all bunches!

Leigh Vernon
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

What a wonderful life Bill has led. I know that you are very proud. You are in my prayers.
Love
Leigh

Cindy Smith
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to all of you.

Mary Sue Whitelaw
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, May 2, 2016

Chris and Family:

As much as you will miss having him by your side, that's how much you can trust he will always be there.

Lifting you all in prayer.

Mary Sue

Karen Harlan
Damascus, AR
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Monday, May 2, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss of your dear loved one,My prayers and thoughts are with you all today and the days ahead. God Bless...

Eric Glover
Conway, AR
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Monday, May 2, 2016

Chris, Diana and family - I'm so very sorry to read of Billy's passing. I know the past several months have been difficult for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Eric